2005 Kia Optima electrical system problems
Owners reported electrical system problems in 29 complaints for the 2005 Kia Optima, 16% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 29 16% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 99,000 miles 25 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When electrical system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 0 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 1 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 4 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 8 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 3 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 3 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 4 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 2 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 25 electrical system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 99,000 miles, and 4% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 fire, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 kia optima. While driving 35 MPH, the contact noticed smoke coming from under the dashboard while the air conditioner was running. The smoke was so thick that he could not see through the smoke. The dealer was notified and stated that the cigarette lighter could be the possible cause of the failure. They stated that nothing could be done because the vehicle was out of warranty.
1. The driver side door locks and refuses to unlock. The driver side door cannot be open and the driver side door knobs inside and outside are not working. This can be a serious safety issue in an emergency situation, because the driver cannot escape through the driver side door. This issue must become a recall item as soon as possible. (happened on 05/13/2013, about 82,000 mileage) 2. Driver seat (power) is not working since about 52,000 mileage. (around spring 2010).
Other problems reported for the 2005 Kia Optima
- Latches & locks 66 complaints
- Air bags 22 complaints
- Body & structure 22 complaints